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Why Visit Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Mount Pleasant, SC is a large suburban town, located on South Carolina's central coast, linked to Charleston via the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. The city includes a historic area where you can do everything from outdoor water activities to picturesque dining and learning about the strong influences the Native Americans still have on Mount Pleasant, SC.

The Best Time to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC experiences a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, winters are temperate. The hottest months fall between June and August, with highs averaging 92°F. The coldest months fall between December and February, with mild lows averaging at 38°F. Mount Pleasant, SC is wettest in the summer, with thundershowers occurring from June to September.

Hotels in Mount Pleasant, SC are most expensive in June and July. Hotels in Mount Pleasant, SC are cheapest in November.

Getting Around Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Charleston International Airport (CHS), located 15 miles northwest of downtown Mount Pleasant, is the major airport that serves Mount Pleasant, SC. The most convenient way to get from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to downtown Mount Pleasant is by taxi. The journey takes less than 20 minutes, and costs between US$50–US$70.

The cheapest way to travel from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Mount Pleasant, CS is by Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority's (CARTA) transit service. Take CARTA bus route 11 from the airport, which runs from 06:45–20:00 Mondays to Fridays, 07:30–20:00 on Saturdays, and 10:00–19:00 on Sundays. It takes around 50 minutes to get from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Mary St/Meeting St, where you'll transfer to either CARTA bus route 40 or 41 to proceed to Mount Pleasant, SC. The bus fare will cost between US$4 – US$6.

CARTA bus routes 40 and 41 run throughout the city daily, and are the cheapest way of getting around Mount Pleasant, SC. Single rides cost US$2, and day passes cost US$13.

Things to Do in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

The "Old Village" is Mount Pleasant's oldest neighborhood, and downtown area. The historic neighborhood is filled with trendy independent businesses, green parks, and great visitor spots, including Shem Creek and Mount Pleasant Memorial Park.

Waterfront District at Shem Creek is a local favorite. Enjoy some creek-side dining and be sure to include one of their famous shrimp boats in your meal. The incredible waterfront views will have you swimming in happy tears. Go with the flow via paddleboard, kayak, or canoe with Nature Adventure Outfitters or Coastal Expeditions. Stroll across the 2,200-foot boardwalk, from Coleman Boulevard to Charleston Harbor. There's so much to do, so, sit back, relax, and don't fight the current!

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, located at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, offers many family-friendly amenities, including a nautical-themed playground. The 1250-foot-long Mount Pleasant Pier stretches out into Charleston Harbor, where you can dine, shop, and even fish. The pier is open till 22:00 daily. Also located at the park is the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavillion, a cultural arts exhibit featuring the history of sweetgrass basket making, and where local basket makers can demonstrate their craft.